The two best placed teams in the final stage of the competition, which are União São João and América-RN, were promoted to the following year's first level.

The three worst placed teams in all the five groups in the first stage, which are Central, Sergipe and Goiatuba, were relegated to the following year's third level.

Quarterfinals Semifinals Final Vila Nova declared as the Campeonato Brasileiro Série C champions by aggregate score of 3-1.

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1996.

The following table lists all the games played by the Brazil women's national football team in official competitions and friendly matches during 1996.